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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 3,952 cc

L13 SOOMOT history

L13 SOO is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 69,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
69,118 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 SOO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 SOO was last recorded at 69,118 miles on 29 Oct 2026, 989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,129 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
989 miles
Average per year
684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,118 miles
  • 2025 – 68,129 miles
  • 2024 – 65,589 miles
  • 2023 – 64,631 miles
  • 2021 – 63,183 miles
  • 2020 – 62,422 miles
  • 2019 – 61,677 miles
  • 2018 – 60,951 miles
  • 2017 – 59,370 miles
  • 2016 – 58,137 miles
  • 2015 – 56,419 miles
  • 2014 – 56,081 miles
  • 2013 – 56,070 miles
  • 2012 – 56,027 miles
  • 2011 – 55,916 miles
  • 2009 – 55,880 miles
  • 2008 – 55,877 miles
  • 2007 – 55,877 miles
  • 2006 – 55,875 miles
  • 2005 – 54,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,118 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,118 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    69,118 miles
    Test number
    522808076998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,129 miles (+1,233)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    68,129 miles
    Test number
    406310329529
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass66,896 miles (+1,307)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2026
    Odometer
    66,896 miles
    Test number
    319929895456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    65,589 miles
    Test number
    998586643693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail65,589 miles (+958)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,589 miles
    Test number
    139586917971
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass64,631 miles (+1,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    64,631 miles
    Test number
    717119251264
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil filter housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass63,183 miles (+761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    63,183 miles
    Test number
    585031762528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass62,422 miles (+745)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    62,422 miles
    Test number
    828883768167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,677 miles (+726)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    61,677 miles
    Test number
    996003077849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,951 miles (+1,581)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,951 miles
    Test number
    666334076959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,370 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    59,370 miles
    Test number
    861739706904
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres - old!!!

  12. Fail59,370 miles (+1,233)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,370 miles
    Test number
    901220359553
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres - old!!!

  13. Pass58,137 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,137 miles
    Test number
    353146017927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,419 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,419 miles
    Test number
    374499711544
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Fail56,419 miles (+338)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,419 miles
    Test number
    442804079640
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass56,081 miles (+11)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    56,081 miles
    Test number
    595958464265
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSome corrosion to chasis

  17. Pass56,070 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    56,070 miles
    Test number
    826220263223
    • NoteSome corrosion to chasis

  18. Fail56,070 miles (+43)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,070 miles
    Test number
    155426853263
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass56,027 miles (+18)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    56,027 miles
    Test number
    756572232171
    • NoteSlight wear to steering u/j
    • NoteSome corrosion to chasis and suspension arms

  20. Fail56,009 miles (+93)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,009 miles
    Test number
    447096912118
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlight wear to steering u/js
    • NoteSome corrosion to chasis and suspension arms

  21. Pass55,916 miles (+36)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,916 miles
    Test number
    818401991078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChasis thin in places

  22. Pass55,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    55,880 miles
    Test number
    951486519321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,880 miles (+3)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,880 miles
    Test number
    632249079257
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  24. Pass55,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    55,877 miles
    Test number
    240796008336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    55,877 miles
    Test number
    983679507389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail55,877 miles (+2)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,877 miles
    Test number
    860898997222
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

  27. Pass55,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    55,875 miles
    Test number
    452607076218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail55,875 miles (+1,183)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,875 miles
    Test number
    850311976297
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass54,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    54,692 miles
    Test number
    334680875471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 SOO

Does L13 SOO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 SOO is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 SOO?
The MOT on L13 SOO is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 SOO done?
L13 SOO was recorded at 69,118 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2026, an average of 684 miles a year.
Has L13 SOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 SOO has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L13 SOO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L13 SOO find?
L13 SOO passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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